Dr Amanda Hickman, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Covington, LA

Dr Amanda Hickman, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Covington, Louisiana. She went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. Her current practice location is 1107 Village Walk, Covington, Louisiana. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 231-0800.

Dr Amanda Hickman is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 1603-636T) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1811201635.

Contact Information

Dr Amanda Hickman, OD
1107 Village Walk,
Covington, LA 70433-4006
(985) 231-0800
(985) 590-3721



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Amanda Hickman
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience14 Years
Location1107 Village Walk, Covington, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Amanda Hickman attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1811201635
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/04/2010
  • Last Update Date: 08/14/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6204025828
  • Enrollment ID: I20110113000581

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Amanda Hickman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1811201635NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1603-636T (Louisiana)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Amanda Hickman allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameSt. Tammany Eye Care Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1689107062
PECOS PAC ID: 6901171131
Enrollment ID: O20171013001186

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Amanda Hickman, OD
1107 Village Walk,
Covington, LA 70433-4006

Ph: (985) 231-0800
Dr Amanda Hickman, OD
1107 Village Walk,
Covington, LA 70433-4006

Ph: (985) 231-0800

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